Service name

Community Dental Services

Service provided

We offer a wide range of emergency and general dental care, including:

• Dental examinations and check-ups
• Oral health education and advice
• Scale and cleans
• Fillings and extractions
• X-rays and fissure seals
• Root canal treatments

Target population

Children eligible for treatment at a public dental clinic include:

• Children under 13 years of age (no concession card required)
• Children aged 13-17 years who hold a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
• Children aged 2-17 years eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)
• Any student enrolled in a Victorian government primary, secondary or specialist school through Smile Squad.

Priority access groups:

We prioritise access for the following groups:

• Children aged 0-12 years
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Pregnant people
• Refugees and asylum seekers
• People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Referral pathway

No referral is required.